Research Analyst - USA

Chambers & Partners; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chambers and Partners in London is seeking a Research Analyst to join our USA research team, based in our London office two days per week. Fluency in French would be beneficial for this position.

You will conduct telephone interviews with clients and lawyers, log communications, analyze submissions, and contribute to ranking tables and editorials that underpin Chambers Rankings and guides.

Qualifications

• Degree educated with an interest or experience in conducting research and analysis in the North American market.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds.
• Strong writing skills with clarity and conciseness.
• French language skills are beneficial.
• High attention to detail, organised and methodical.
• Ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.

Responsibilities

• Conduct probing interviews with lawyers and clients by telephone or online.
• Log communications and assess progression of research.
• Analyse data to create accurate, impartial ranking tables.
• Produce business-focused editorials for Chambers website and guides.

Skills

Phone interviews

Strong writing

French language skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Deadline-oriented

Research analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Research Analyst to join our USA research team at Chambers and Partners, based in our London office 2 days per week. While not a prerequisite, fluency in French would be beneficial for this position.

Responsibilities

Research Analysts are the core of the Chambers research process. Through effective telephone interview techniques they gather feedback on the legal market from clients and lawyers. The role involves the close analysis of interviews and submissions to develop an accurate ranking table as a result of this research. Researchers also write informative editorials providing an overview of the strengths of a particular law firm.

Our Research Analysts are responsible for researching the practice areas and jurisdictions that are assigned to them. This includes gathering factual information via law firm submissions, deal reports or business press – and ensuring that useful clients and lawyers are identified and interviewed. They take ownership of each section assigned to them and discuss their findings with their Research Manager when research is complete.

• Background research to understand assigned practice areas and jurisdictions.
• With the support of the Research Manager, determining which lawyers to contact for interview.
• Conducting probing interviews with lawyers, asking open-ended questions.
• Interviewing in-house counsel and other third-party experts by telephone or online questionnaire.
• Accurately logging communications and continually assessing progression of research.
• Pursuing research leads gained via materials provided by the Chambers team or through their own research.
• Building an understanding of and relationships with key market participants.
• Analysing the data collected during the research phase to create accurate and impartial ranking tables that reflect the market.
• Producing an informative, business-focused editorial for the Chambers website and our guides.

Why You Should Apply

• Opportunity to work on, and deliver towards, Chambers Rankings.
• Fully responsible for the comprehensive nature of your editorial.
• Developing a deep understanding of your assigned jurisdictions/practice area.
• Interviewing in-house counsel and other third-party experts by telephone.
• Structured career development programme led by our Early Careers Manager.

Skills, Experience & Personal Attributes

• Degree educated with an interest or experiencein conducting research and analysis of the North Americanmarket.
• Comfortable speaking on the phone to people from varying backgrounds.
• Strong writingskills,particularlytheabilitytowriteclearlyandconcisely.
• French language skills are beneficial.
• High attention to detail.
• Organised and methodical.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet set deadlines.
• Intellectually curious.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change.

Applicantswho identify as Disabled and/or Neurodiverse will be entitled to an interview if they meet the minimum criteria as specified in the Job Description. Additionally we will offer reasonable adjustments to those who require them. Some examples of reasonable adjustments are extra time in assessments, video interviews to combat travel-based issues and advice on expected interview topics/questions.

About Us

Chambers is the leading legal data and intelligence partner for lawyers, firms, and in-house teams. We conduct over 350,000 research interviews and surveys with in-house counsel every year, and receive 62,000 submissions from 9,000 firms worldwide, giving us unrivalled insight into the legal sector.

This research powers Chambers Rankings – the definitive guide to the best legal talent – and our Intelligence, which delivers the insights helping firms and in-house teams to succeed.

Our independent, rigorous research identifies the exceptional and charts the path to success, enabling legal professionals to see with clarity, decide with confidence, and plan with ambition.